This shows (yearly) summer happenings in The Netherlands. Whether you are a tourist or a local who considers attending an event, this will give you an impression. You can read a brief description of a specific event, watch short videos I edited and look at photos my husband has taken.

On June 3, 2012 Sony organized an event called Sony Photo
& Video experience. The location is De Fabrique in Maarssen, Utrecht, a
city in the Netherlands. It was the first time that I attended this. We made
use of public transportation. When we arrived, there was already a shuttle bus
waiting for commuters. At the reception, we got a black durable camera strap as
gift and a flyer with programs. There were worskhops like tips and tricks in
filming, macrophotography, balanced lighting, model photography, etc. At the ground floor, there were performances
of colorful women in pogo sticks, acrobatic, creative and modern dance which
went on the whole day. The ambiance was very exciting like in Cirque du Soleil.
Sony made use of various lighting effects which made it a challenge for camera
and video owners. What I loved the most
was that everybody had the chance to try the gadgets. There were table/loose
tables where different cameras and
videocamcorders could be tried. We could even borrow different lenses. There
was even an area where your camera could
be cleaned for free. There were areas
where features like built-in projector, 3-D and underwater camera were shown.
There was a demonstration showing the stability function of the new Sony camcorder
in comparison with a noirmal videocam. What a big difference. The lunch was
free, drinks and cookies were in adundance. It was a great experience. What a
treat! Sony, thank you! You have made me your loyal customer.